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Twitter not working today may look like a timeline that says it cannot retrieve posts, a spinning loader on the home tab, a message that you have exceeded a reading limit, a post that will not send, or a login that keeps sending you back. The service is now called X, but many people still search for it by its old name, and the app and website behave the same way.
Some of these problems belong to the platform and disappear without any action from you. Others come from the phone, the account or the network. The route below begins with ways to tell the two apart, and then moves through the fixes that clear most cases for people in India.
Common causes
1Platform wide outage or slowdown
How to tellTimeline will not load in app or browser, and many users complain at once
What fixes itWait and retry later; you cannot repair this from your phone
2Reading or posting limits
How to tellA message says you hit a limit after scrolling a lot or following many accounts quickly
What fixes itTake a break for a few hours, then return
3Weak connection
How to tellImages stay blank, refresh shows an error, videos buffer endlessly
What fixes itChange network type and reload the timeline
4Outdated app
How to tellApp closes or stalls after an update on the service side
What fixes itGet the newest build from your store
5Cache and saved media build up
How to tellSlow scrolling, old posts, odd layout
What fixes itClear cache, or reinstall on iPhone
6Login or security check
How to tellAsks for a code, says unusual activity, or loops back to sign in
What fixes itComplete the official verification steps in the app
7Network or region filter
How to tellLoads on cellular, fails on office or hostel Wi-Fi
What fixes itUse another network, since some networks restrict social sites
How to fix it, step by step
Check if it is happening to others
Search for reports on an outage tracking page, or message a friend who uses it. When thousands of users report the same fault, wait it out instead of changing settings.
Compare app and browser
Open the website in your phone browser and sign in. If the browser shows your timeline, the installed app is at fault. If the browser fails too, look at your connection or the service.
Give your account a break if you see a limit
A limit message about reading or posting means you went past a rate cap. Stop scrolling and refreshing, wait a few hours, and come back. Pulling down repeatedly only counts against you.
Move to a different network
Try cellular instead of home Wi-Fi, or the opposite. Some workplaces, colleges and hostels restrict social sites. If another network works, the first one is the cause. A poor home connection has its own guide: WiFi not working.
Install the update, then power cycle
Check the store listing for a newer build and install it. Then switch the phone off and on. This also clears background tasks that may be holding the app up.
Empty the stored cache
On Android, open the storage screen for X inside phone settings and use Clear cache. Keep Clear data as a last resort since it logs you out. On iPhone, delete and reinstall, then sign in.
Sign in again and verify
Log out from the app menu and log back in. If asked for a verification code, enter it only in the real app or the official site. Never share it with anyone who contacts you.
Check the phone date and time
A wrong clock gives secure connection errors. Set it to follow the network, then try again.
Is Twitter not working for everyone or only you?
A user with a problem should look at three sources: a general outage tracking page, the platform's own status or support post if you can open it from another account, and a person on a different mobile plan. If all agree that it is broken, nothing on your side will fix it. If they say it works, your phone, account or network is the cause.
The home tab shows Something went wrong. Try reloading. Tap reload twice. If the site in a browser shows posts but the app does not, update or reinstall the app. If neither shows posts, try again later.
X not working in India and on certain networks
Social platforms sometimes load slowly on one mobile operator or fibre line while working on another. If that is the case, a second network is the quickest test. Moving to a different DNS setting or a private DNS option may help, but only change settings you understand and note the old values. For broken home internet in general, read internet not working.
Rate limits, posting errors and media upload trouble
| What you see | Usual meaning | What helps |
|---|---|---|
| Rate limit exceeded | Requests came in faster than allowed | Pause for some hours |
| Cannot retrieve posts | Service or connection failure | Reload, then try another network |
| Post did not send | Weak signal or duplicate text | Save a draft, edit the words, resend |
| Video will not upload | File too large or unstable network | Use Wi-Fi and a shorter clip |
| Login keeps repeating | Stale session or security check | Sign out fully, then in |
Protecting the account while you troubleshoot
Do not use third party apps that ask for your password to make the timeline work, and avoid unofficial app versions. They can lead to a locked account. If you suspect someone else has logged in, reset the password on the official site and review the devices that are signed in. Other apps that act up like this are covered in apps and websites not working.
Frequently asked questions
Why is Twitter not working today, and why is X not working today?
A platform slowdown is possible, a rate limit on your account or a weak connection. Check whether others report it and try the website in a browser.
Why does X fail on my phone while the laptop is fine?
The app on the phone likely needs an update or a fresh install, or the phone is on a poorer network. Test the phone on mobile data and update the app.
Is X not working in India right now?
Check an outage tracking page and ask a contact who uses another operator. If several people nearby have the same problem, the cause is outside your phone.
Why does X say rate limit exceeded?
It means you made you sent more requests than the platform allows in a short span, often by scrolling or refreshing a lot. Wait for a few hours and the limit usually lifts.
Why can't I log in to Twitter?
Common reasons are a wrong password, a pending verification, an outdated app or a network restriction. Try the browser, then use the official recovery option.